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Update July 2023
We welcome inquiries for guests wishing to stay August , Septemeber or October or some portion of.
We would appreciate a volunteer or two who is good with construction and also general house maintenance and good cooks are always welcome!
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We are an active couple heavily involved with all aspects of horses from a non-traditional perspective. Our home & farm is a work in progress & we have a busy life with gardens, fields & construction ongoing.
Our home is close to wilderness trails, with a view of the city and a short drive to town and beaches.
Guests over the age of 22 who love horses would integrate best.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We value sustainability, respect for animals and the environment, and live in a rammed earth home.
Help
fencing, painting, rock picking, manure management, home maintenance, weeding, landscaping, cooking and construction. Horse training assistance and care is a regular responsibility. Good riders - especially ones with experience riding gaited horses are most encouraged.
Our diet is non-restrictive and we are open to new culinary adventures.
We are in the midst of completing and setting up a large Walipini (earth-sheltered greenhouse) and any help with this project is welcomed.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
living quarters in a trailer with queen bed, private space, kitchenette and a/c
What else ...
There are many local trails nearby-used by mountain bikers, riders, XC skiers and snowshoers. The local ski slope is a 1 hour drive. There are many wineries, breweries and craft spirit outlets to visit, as well as a large variety of excellent restaurants.
Those with an international drivers license and good record may have use of our car to drive into town (15 minutes away)
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
RV's under 20' will be able to navigate our drive.
Can possibly accept pets
We are able to accept guest dogs as long as they are fully and predictably under control.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (10)
I thank them very much for allowing me to stay with them during the forest fires.
Thank you for introducing me to your worlds, I loved being able to create alongside you.
I enjoyed discovering the equestrian world with them, I am leaving with lots of memories in my head.
Thank you again for all these… read more
Marina is a very kind soul who is pleasant to be around and is very respectful. We had some great conversations and shared a few fun… read more
I've also been working in the new Green… read more
During her visit with us, we were sick with the flu, which… read more
We gained some knowledge of yummy polish recipes and had good conversation.
We hope to see them again one day and wish them the best on their… read more
We felt like home and they treated us as friends.
We miss them, their farm, horses, dogs and chickens. We are sure we will meet again!
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I thank them very much for allowing me to stay with them during the forest fires.
Thank you for introducing me to your worlds, I loved being able to create alongside you.
I enjoyed discovering the equestrian world with them, I am leaving with lots of memories in my head.
Thank you again for all these… read more
Marina is a very kind soul who is pleasant to be around and is very respectful. We had some great conversations and shared a few fun… read more
I've also been working in the new Green… read more
During her visit with us, we were sick with the flu, which… read more
We gained some knowledge of yummy polish recipes and had good conversation.
We hope to see them again one day and wish them the best on their… read more
We felt like home and they treated us as friends.
We miss them, their farm, horses, dogs and chickens. We are sure we will meet again!
It really didn't get much better than the time I had with you both and your critters of all sizes. So many top memories and waffles came from your place.
Unfortunately due to work back in the UK and my overly inquisitive nature I… read more
She is not afraid to get dirty nor cook a great meal.
We wish her all the best in her future adventures and hope she will come back for a visit and a… read more
